New Delhi: The 22nd Law Commission of India, examining the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a reference sent by the Ministry of Law and Justice, has solicited views and ideas of the public and recognized religious organizations about the UCC.
Initially, the 21st Law Commission of India had examined the subject of the Uniform Civil Code and solicited the views of all the stakeholders through its appeal along with a questionnaire dated October 7, 2016, and further public notices dated March 19, 2018, March 27, 2018, and April 10, 2018.
Pursuant to the same, there were “overwhelming” responses, and the 21st Law Commission issued the consultation paper on “Reforms of Family Law” on August 31, 2018.
Since more than three years have lapsed from the date of issuance of the said Consultation Paper, the Ministry of Law and Justice today stated that bearing in mind the relevance and importance of the subject and also the various Court orders on the subject, the 22nd Law Commission of India considered it expedient to deliberate afresh over the subject.
Accordingly, the 22nd Law Commission of India decided again to solicit the views and ideas of the public at large and recognized religious organizations about the Uniform Civil Code.
Those who are interested and willing may present their views within a period of 30 days from the date of Notice to the Law Commission of India by Email at membersecretary-lci@gov.in to the Law Commission of India.
– global bihari bureau
Uniform Civil Code is urgently required in the present situation and circumstances. It is badly delayed due to political motives.